Alan Pardew faces FA’s full force after his moment of shame

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Alan Pardew displayed unusual confidence when he sat down to discuss an unprecedented act of aggression, which will taint him for the rest of his career. Although he had the body language of a scolded schoolboy, crouched forward and hands clutched together, there was an assurance in his voice. He spoke like a man who has been in this position before.

That is part of his problem, though. He is, indeed, a repeat offender when it comes to touchline misbehaviour. This was not his first apology.

Without doubt, however, this is the most serious situation he has faced. He can